How to stop my dog from acting out around other untrained dogs?

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Another bad behaviour Oscar has that I want to know how to fix is when he is with other dogs that he knows (family's dogs).He is really bad. You see the dogs that he is with are untrained and have no manners. And he dose what they do, barking, lunging at strangers, pulling on leash.. Hes only like his when he is with my sisters dogs. Alone or with calm well behaved dogs hes very good and obedient, a different dog.Its like they influence him to be bad.How can I correct him? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old | 16 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is not that the other dogs are influencing Oscar. It is just that they cause just enough excitement or anxiety (or both) for him to forget his training and to get to more of a “fight or flight” stage. A little anti-anxiety medication or slower introduction to your sisters dogs when you visit may help. A vibrating collar to get his attention and then a command (come, sit, etc) with a treat can help refocus his attention and calm his emotions.

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